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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Russell, IL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 42 independent living facilities in Russell, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
 You have spent a lifetime helping others and now it's time to do something special just for you. Barton Senior Residences of Zion gives you the time and opportunity to start enjoying senior living. Located on over 3 1/2 acres near Illinois Beach State Park ,Barton Senior Residences offers a...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Beech Pointe Senior Apartments is a tremendous value. They have plenty of activities going on. Everything is good at this facility. It is a very lovely place. I cant think of anything for them to improve on....
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Beech Pointe Senior Apartments provides elegant independent living for active adults 55 and older. Beech Pointe is located on the south side of Kenosha easily accessible to both Wisconsin and Illinois residents. You’ll find your new home nestled in the woods yet close to shopping, banking,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I moved in here 4 1/2 years ago at the age of 57 and LOVE IT! Management is phenomenal! They keep the place so beautiful and decorated at most of the holidays. The best part is the people who live here. We...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gurnee Meadows is an apartment complex for active, independent adults age 55 or older. We are conveniently located in the heart of Gurnee. Stroll through our seven acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Choose from five styles of one or two bedroom apartments. Enjoy the exercise rooms,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Dayton Residential Care Facility is a Community Based Residential Facility located in the thriving downtown Kenosha area next to Lake Michigan. Dayton Residential Care Facility is VA certified and contracted with Kenosha County, Family Care, and Community Care. Dayton Residential Care Facility...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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They are happy and content at Villa Ciera. They have plenty of activities for them to do there. I believe they had bingo going on today. It has been a really good experience. They are very happy there.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home to active individuals 62 and better, Villa Ciera Adult Community offers 71 income eligible and market rate apartments. Our one- and two-bedroom apartments range from 653 square feet to 1,152 square feet and are available in a wide array of thoughtful floor plans. Located on the north side of...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Glenwood ApartmentsKenosha, Wisconsin, roughly 36 miles south of the city of Milwaukee, is home to the 60 unit, senior housing community known as Glenwood Apartments. Designed with convenience in mind, it is within walking distance of the Glenwood Crossings Shopping Center. Also close by are Pick...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Glenwood ApartmentsKenosha, Wisconsin, roughly 36 miles south of the city of Milwaukee, is home to the 60 unit, senior housing community known as Glenwood Apartments. Designed with convenience in mind, it is within walking distance of the Glenwood Crossings Shopping Center. Also close by are Pick...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you are 62 years of age or older, enjoy living in a park-like setting with gazebos and manicured landscaping. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin’s Saxon Manor senior apartments may be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Those unfamiliar with Kenosha will find it approximately 34 miles south of...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Russell, IL

The average cost of senior living in Russell is $4,030 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winthrop Harbor, IL with an average of $4,079 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Russell, IL vs. nearby cities

Russell, IL
$4,030/mo
$4,304/mo
$4,205/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Russell, IL vs. the state and national average

Russell, IL
$4,030/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Russell vs. other types of senior living

$5,154/mo
Independent Living
$4,030/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Russell, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,057/mo
Studio
$4,919/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,748/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,684/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,720/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Russell

Recent reviews for independent living in Russell

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

Gurnee Meadows

5.0
I’m living here currently and it’s going really, really well. I’m very pleased. When I moved in, my apartment was perfect. I had new carpet and new paint and it was really a pleasure to be able to move in. I was on the waiting list for a few months but they were able to give me exactly what I ...
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Green Oaks Senior Living in Libertyville, IL

4.8
My loved one is currently a resident at Green Oaks Senior Living and everything about the experience has been great so far. Based on our experience, I would highly recommend this facility to family and friends.

Russell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Russell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Russell, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Russell independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Russell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Russell, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Russell independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Russell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Russell, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
20.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Russell independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Russell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Russell, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.5%
40%
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There are 42 independent living facilities near Russell, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Russell, Illinois are Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living, Addolorata Villa and Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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